6 h 44 – Israel says it killed two men
The Israeli army announced that it had killed two men in southern Lebanon, near its border. These “armed individuals who were moving suspiciously a few hundred meters from Israeli territory” were killed during an airstrike, as reported by a source on Telegram.
Despite a ceasefire that came into effect on April 17, Israel continues its operations in Lebanon where it claims to be fighting the pro-Iranian Hezbollah.
The news overnight
– The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains “catastrophic”, according to three international NGOs, who are urging Israel to respect its obligations.
– Nine people were injured in an Israeli airstrike that damaged a hospital in southern Lebanon, as reported by the Ministry of Health. The Israeli army continues its raids despite a fragile truce with the pro-Iranian Hezbollah.
– A Pentagon official indicated that American arms sales to Taiwan, a contentious issue between Washington and Beijing, have been suspended due to the ammunition needs related to the war in the Middle East.
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